Tanning Bed Lotions Are A Must For Tanning Beds
Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by in Tanning bed lotion
With the technological advances in indoor tanning, it has become possible for men and women to keep that golden sun-kissed summer glow even in the dead of winter. But visit a tanning bed for the first time, and you can easily be overwhelmed by the choices available to you when picking out tanning bed lotions to use. Should you pick a lotion with a bronzer? What about self tanners or spray tanners that don’t require a tanning bed? It’s easy to see how quickly one can become confused, but you don’t have to be. By weighing the options one by one, you can soon identify which lotion will have you looking beach-ready in no time!
BABY OIL: TANNING’S BIGGEST NO-NO
It is a common myth that applying normal baby oil to your skin just before climbing into a tanning bed provides a deeper quicker tan than any tanning lotion. This is not only false, but incredibly dangerous to anyone who acts on this legend. Not only is it bad for the surface and bulbs of the tanning bed, but it is the equivalent of dipping yourself straight into a deep fryer – you will end up more likely with serious burns than a golden glow. ALWAYS make sure you choose tanning lotions for tanning beds so that you know it has been specially formulated for use with indoor tanning, to avoid damaging the bed and yourself.
SUNSCREEN IN MY TANNING LOTION?
First-time tanners may be confused by seeing that many of the lotions offered have sunscreen in them, because they feel it hinders their tanning experience. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The addition of sunscreen to many of the best tanning bed lotions protects the tanner against harmful UV rays, which can lead to damage to the skin and sometimes even the development of skin cancers. Having sunscreen in your lotions, which is measured in SPF levels, also keeps the skin moisturized while providing an even, glowing tan.
ACCELERATORS AND BRONZERS
Some indoor tanning bed lotions offer the extra perks of accelerators and bronzers – both of which can be confusing to the novice. Tan accelerators are generally recommended to those planning short-term tanning – i.e., those visiting a tanning bed to get a quick base tan so they can enjoy fun in the sun for the rest of the summer season. Bronzers, however, are recommended for indoor tanners who already have developed a nice tan via tanning beds, but simply want to take the color of their tan to a deeper level.
SELF-TANNING
For people who need that sun-kissed look immediately without the tanning bed, a self-tanner or spray tan may be a solution. Self tanners change the color of dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, providing the user with a quick temporary tan that will wear off after a few days to a couple of weeks. Self tanning lotions are available over the counter, or a more professional spray-on version through most tanning salons.
The products offered through tanning salons are a great way to achieve the results you’re looking for, once you know the difference between them. Whether you go with a spray on tan or an indoor tanning bed lotion always be cautious and get professional advice before you use any product.
